Career at Halfwave

Halfwave has been expanding tremendously in the past few years and we are constantly looking for employees. We believe that employees are the key assets to the company and we focus on developing our team. Hence, take your career to the next level and grow with us!

We are now recruiting

Inspection Specialist

Location : Bergen, Norway

We have an available position for an NDE ultrasonic technician with qualification according to NS-EN 473 or similar. For the correctly motivated candidate this position is an opportunity to be part of development and inspection team to provide advanced ultrasonic inspection utilizing Acoustic Resonance Technology. The position will include both equipment set up and testing in our workshops in Bergen and leading inspection activities in national and international offshore operations. As the method is relatively new to the inspection industry the successful candidate will be expected to interface our technical team, build up procedures in our new acoustic laboratory and develop analysis routines for the developed techniques.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Act as the inspection lead for testing and operations

Interface with the technical development team

Develop procedures and technical documentation

Perform mobilization checks for inspection equipment.

Perform inspection activities globally

Client interface on inspection issues

Ensure that all activities are carried out with proper focus on Quality and HSE performance and in compliance with client`s policies and standards as well as local laws, rules and regulations

Preferred qualifications and personal qualities:

Ultrasonic Level I, II or III according EN ISO 9712.

Minimum 5 years relevant experience from land and/or offshore industry

Fluent verbal and written English

Electronics and/or Mechanical background

Good cooperative skills

Ability to work both independently and in team

We offer:

Challenging positions in a global and growing corporation

Competitive terms and conditions

A professional environment with a good opportunity for personal development

Senior Subsea Application Technician

Location : Bergen, Norway

We are now looking to fill the newly position of subsea equipment application technician. As our Subsea technician you will be responsible for maintenance modifications assembly and testing of our subsea inspection equipment. You will be part of our technical team with main focus on advanced subsea inspection equipment.

Understanding and knowledge of ROV and Subsea operations are key skills for the position. The position requires understanding of both mechanical and electronic disciplines and will report directly to the Operations Manager. The position is based in Bergen, Norway but both national and international offshore operations will be required for the position

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for the technical execution of professional area.

Provide technical input to the project manager

Be technical lead for technical solutions for new equipment builds

Be the technical project lead with client interface

Lead mobilization of subsea inspection tooling according to project plan

Lead site team during operations

Other similar technical duties as required

Ensure that all activities are carried out with proper focus on Quality and HSE performance and in compliance with client`s policies and standards as well as local laws, rules and regulations

Preferred qualifications and personal qualities:

Minimum 5 years' experience, preferably from Subsea area

Technical background with a minimum of 3 year relevant education

Ability to perform in a hectic environment and on own initiative

Fluent verbal and written English and Norwegian

High level of independency

Good cooperative skills

We offer:

Challenging positions in a global and growing corporation

Competitive terms and conditions

A professional environment with a good opportunity for personal development

Software Engineer

Location : Oslo, Norway

The software group is responsible for developing and maintaining algorithms, tools and applications for working directly with the in-line pipeline inspection tools, processing of huge amount of acoustic data and analysis tools for inspecting hundreds of kilometers of pipelines.
The tasks range from signal processing of acoustic signals and binary data to GUI-applications, relational databases, web services and computer clusters.
You will take a leading role in a small team of developers and be responsible for design and development, and take a major role in the future of the software team.

Core competance:

Agile software development with continuous development and automated testing

Developing and maintaining applications, including desktop and web

Python

Development and maintenance of relational databases

Development and maintenance of web services

Cluster or cloud computing

Signal processing, imaging or acoustics is an advantage.

Work tasks:

Design, develop and manage robust software

Lead development projects

Formulate solution descriptions

Quality assure code and solutions

Build and manage CI/CD pipelines including automating tests and deployment

Personal qualities:

Agile and proactive mindset

Ability to take leadership

Strong oral and written English communication skills

Mastering Norwegian is an advantage, but not a requirement

Education:

Higher relevant education at university/college level

Long relevant experience with documented results may replace formal education

We offer:

Challenging position in a global and growing corporation

Competitive terms and conditions

A professional environment with a good opportunity for personal development

Project Execution Engineer

Location : Houston,Texas

You will be responsible for the project execution including all field activities and part of your responsibility will be the project coordination internally in collaboration with the project management team.

QA/QC, technical documentation and leading the operations according to internal/external processes and procedures will be part of your activities.

The position requires a basic understanding of pipeline operations.

Good leadership skillset required.

You will report directly to the Operations Manager.

Occasional travel domestic and international may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Coordination and execution of field activities

Technical lead of field activities

Technical point of contact as first escalation level to clients

Coordination of inspection tools and equipment in collaboration with the operations manager according to project execution plan

Focus on QA/QC in compliance with Halfwave policies and standards as well as local laws, rules and regulations

In-Line Inspection Maintenance Specialist

Location : Houston, Texas

You will be responsible for the overall maintenance as far as modifying, assembling and testing of inline inspection tools and equipment and part of your responsibilities will be the overall coordination of all shop activities.

QA/QC, technical documentation, monitoring of processes and procedures will be part of your daily activities.

The position requires a basic understanding of both mechanical and electrical disciplines.

Good leadership skillset required.

You will report directly to the Operations Manager.

Occasional travel domestic and international may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Coordination of all workshop activities

Technical lead of workshop activities

Logistical activities including shipping and receiving

Coordination of inspection tools and equipment in collaboration with the operations manager according to project execution plan

Focus on QA/QC in compliance with Halfwave policies and standards as well as local laws, rules and regulations

Electronics Design Engineer

Location : Bergen, Norway

We have an available position for an Electronics Design Engineer based in Bergen with experience in both electronic system design and hands on testing.

The ideal person will be capable of leading the technical aspects of new product design and development for both commercial and internally funded projects in relation to in line pipeline inspection. Utilising competencies and experience of a small core team of engineers and external sub contractors as required.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

General

Provide technical design support in the development of new systems and configurations for in line pipeline inspection systems

Integrate into a multi disciplinary team of engineers but to take technical leadership for this discipline on specific projects

Leadership

Working in a multidisciplinary team

Assuming technical disciplinary leadership within that team

Ability to take lead functional responsibility utilizing both internal and external design subcontractors as and when required.

Providing technical guidance within his/her field

Ownership and Accountability

Accountability for quality, safety and fitness for purpose of design work undertaken

Ensure ownership of issues and resolution for all work undertaken by self

Quality

Ensure compliance with design practices/templates/guidelines/standards and approved processes throughout Halfwave

Contribution to design practices/guidelines and Halfwave standards

Support

Provide technical guidance to other Halfwave functions as required

Core Competencies
Technical

Knowledge and experience in electronics engineering design , development and testing.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location : Bergen

We have an available position for a Mechanical Design Engineer based in Bergen with experience in electro mechanical system design, testing and basic pipeline engineering.

The ideal person will be capable of leading the technical aspects of new product design and development for both commercial and internally funded projects in relation to in line pipeline inspection. Utilising competencies and experience of a small core team of engineers and external sub contractors as required.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

General

Provide technical design support in the development of new systems and configurations for in line pipeline inspection systems

Integrate into a multi disciplinary team of engineers but to take technical leadership for this discipline on specific projects

Leadership

Working in a multidisciplinary team

Assuming technical disciplinary leadership within that team

Ability to take lead functional responsibility utilizing both internal and external design subcontractors as and when required.

Providing technical guidance within his/her field

Ownership and Accountability

Accountability for quality, safety and fitness for purpose of design work undertaken

Ensure ownership of issues and resolution for all work undertaken by self

Quality

Ensure compliance with design practices/templates/guidelines/standards and approved processes throughout Halfwave

Contribution to design practices/guidelines and Halfwave standards

Support

Provide technical guidance to other Halfwave functions as required

Core Competencies

Technical

Knowledge and experience of design of intelligent pigs and associated pigging techniques is preferred. However , transferrable electro mechanical skills will be considered

Position : Scientist acoustics

Location : Bergen

We have an available position for a scientist with specialization within physical acoustics to perform acoustic based R&D in-line with company strategies and plans for Halfwave subsea. The person will provide detailed technical support to commercial and development projects within Halfwave Subsea, and will participate as technical project member in projects that demand acoustic development.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

General

Participate in development projects in-line with R&D plans for Halfwave subsea, provide theoretical and technical support to projects and operations, and design and perform acoustical experiments accordingly. Conduct experiments and testing in the laboratory. Support the operational team to develop new acoustic based applications. Develop new IP and follow potential patent applications

Leadership

Working in a multidisciplinary team

Assuming technical disciplinary leadership within that team

Providing technical guidance within his/her field

Ownership and Accountability

Accountability for quality, safety and fitness for purpose of design work undertaken

Ensure ownership of issues and resolution for all work undertaken by self

Quality

Ensure compliance with design practices/templates/guidelines/standards and approved processes throughout Halfwave

Contribution to design practices/guidelines and Halfwave standards

Support

Provide technical guidance to other Halfwave functions as required

Core Competencies

Technical

Knowledge and experience in physical acoustics, preferably within guided-wave technology.